A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Home minister Azleen Ahmed speaks at PPM rally. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU Home minister Azleen Ahmed declared late Sunday that convicts would no longer be allowed to flee the country under the guise of seeking medical treatment abroad, warning that the government would be “on its guard”. Azleen gave the warning while speaking at a rally […]
Home Minister Azleen Ahmed speaks at press conference. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU When local councillors meet with foreign diplomats, it could potentially damage Maldives’ relationship with other countries, Minister of Home Affairs Azleen Ahmed claimed on Saturday. Speaking at a programme aired on national television, Public Service Media (PSM), the home minister said that the new […]
Official logo of “Republic 50”, to mark 50 years as a republic in 2018. President Abdulla Yameen announced that the Maldives will mark 50 years as a republic in 2018 with many colourful celebrations. The president on Saturday night unveiled the official “Republic 50” logo and song at the ceremony of the 49th Republic Day at […]
Man tagged with an ankle monitor under the MoniCon order. PHOTO/POLICE Police have requested authorities to put ankle monitors on 16 suspects accused of major criminal offences under the MoniCon order. At a press conference held Wednesday, Police spokesperson Superintendent Ahmed Shifan declared that the police have received official confirmation that authorities will commence tagging […]
Maamigili MP Qasim Ibrahim carried out from the Criminal Court on a stretcher to the ambulance after he fainted during his hearing. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU Minister of Home Affairs Azleen Ahmed and Maldivian ambassador to Japan Mohamed Hussain Shareef on Monday met with hospitalised former Maamigili MP Gasim Ibrahim, on behalf of the president, during […]